Senior Associate Accountant II Job Westmont area,Illinois USA,Accounting

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What

this job involves:

Join JLL's Client Accounting Services team as a Senior Associate Accountant II, where you'll serve as a strategic financial leader managing complex, multi-property portfolios in the commercial real estate sector. This role combines technical accounting expertise with client relationship management, positioning you as the primary point of contact between JLL property management teams and our valued clients. You'll independently oversee end-to-end financial reporting processes, prepare property-level financial statements, and guide junior team members while ensuring service excellence and accuracy.

This position directly contributes to JLL's business objectives by maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting the operational success of diverse real estate portfolios.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Independently manage and execute comprehensive financial reporting processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual-to-budget variance analysis, and bank reconciliations, all in strict accordance with client-specific requirements and deadlines
Prepare timely, accurate monthly property financial statements for complex multi-property portfolios, ensuring all deliverables are review-ready and submitted within established client deadlines
Lead monthly calls with JLL Property Management teams and clients, taking full ownership of client relationships by proactively addressing concerns, resolving issues, and aligning property accounting activities with broader client business objectives
Oversee critical property-level cash management processes, including bank reconciliations, payment processing, cash receipt recording, JLL reimbursements, and fraud prevention protocols to ensure financial integrity
Support and mentor junior team members by providing training, guidance, and conducting comprehensive reviews of their financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and professional development
Participate actively in internal and external audits, coordinating with various departments to fulfill requirements and maintain working knowledge of management agreements and loan agreements for assigned properties
Partner closely with property management teams during year-end reconciliation processes, including preparation, calculation, and thorough review to ensure accuracy and compliance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with specific focus on real estate accounting and property financial management
Demonstrated adaptability and ability to maintain effectiveness across varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and diverse client types
Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to establish courses of action, accomplish goals, evaluate results, and meet deadlines consistently
Exceptional multitasking abilities with demonstrated success working under pressure, effectively prioritizing workload, and managing time to meet demanding client needs and competing priorities
Client-focused mindset with proven track record of meeting partner and client expectations, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, and earning trust and respect through consistent service excellence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills, and experience with real estate-specific software platforms such as Yardi and/or MRI

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with training, developing, guiding, and/or supervising…